• by Fern Siegel , November 6, 2024

Ogilvy Canada has a new CEO.

Christopher Andrews will replace the 35-year ad vet Arthur Fleischmann. Andrews joins Ogilvy from BBDO Canada, where he served as President and CEO. BBDO Canada was named 2023 Agency of the Year at The One Show.

Fleischmann has managed WPP's operations in Canada since 2021. Before that, he co-founded john st. advertising in 2001, which joined the Ogilvy network in 2013. 

Devika Bulchandani, global CEO of Ogilvy, said: "With his extensive experience at top agencies and deep understanding of the Canadian market, Chris is uniquely positioned to build on Ogilvy's commitment to creative excellence and delivering impactful work for our clients.”

Andrews has held leadership posts at various agencies, including The&Partnership, Taxi, and Leo Burnett, across Canada, the U.S. and Europe.

Ogilvy Canada’s clients include TD Bank, Dove, Hellmann’s, Metrolinx, H&R Block, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Absolut and Mitsubishi, the most recent brand to tap the agency as creative lead.

“Ogilvy’s creative reputation is unmatched, as is the competitive advantage it’s been bringing to clients,” added Andrews.